Matsuzaka Announces Intent to Play in MLB

Daisuke Matsuzaka, the most dominant pitcher in Japanese Baseball the past 8 seasons, said he will pursue his dreams of playing in the Major Leagues.

The Seibu Lions officially agreed to the Japanese star pitcher's release and said his rights will be "posted," meaning that all 30 major league teams can bid on him.

He has selected Scott Boras as his agent.

Matsuzaka impressed many major league scouts last March during the World Baseball Classic, where he was selected MVP after Japan won the title.

Source

• http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/baseball/mlb/11/01/matsuzaka.post.ap/index.html

DNLLegend

1164 days ago

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Hideki. Irabu. Part 2.

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RoblefkoLegend

1164 days ago

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That's 4 little words

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F01123581321Tee-Baller

1163 days ago

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I think all the mets fans are thinking the same thing

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LaaksotSoccer Kid

1163 days ago

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Any chance he'll end up in Cleveland?

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I am a cpcpMajor Leaguer

1162 days ago

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Considering his expected contract will be equal to about a third of the Tribe's entire payroll, no. Cleveland won't be bidding.

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I am a cpcpMajor Leaguer

1162 days ago

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The Tribe will be bidding on another Japanese player that will be on the market. He's a third baseman.

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